Pentax K-x AC Coupler HELP

blackjackbuddy · 12-21-2010, 07:51 PM

Just bought K-X and need D-DC84 coupler 39693 to use AC. Does anyone know where it may be purchased. Your Forum, from the little I've seen is very impressive. Hope I can contribute in the future. Old 35 man, new to DSLR, and love what I see.

JeffJS · 12-21-2010, 10:30 PM

Looks like Adorama has one..

39762 Pentax AC Adapter Kit K-AC84U for the K2000 Digital SLR Camera

https://www.pentaxforums.com/accessoryreviews/Pentax-K-AC84-AC-Adapter-Kit-in...nd-D-DC84.html

Welcome aboard.

Daniel_r · 12-22-2010, 05:14 AM

To buy this in Canada is 199$??? wow.
Pentax K-AC84U AC Adapter Kit for K-x (adapter & plug cord) Digital Camera Batteries 39762 - Vistek Canada Product Detail

Lloyd · 12-22-2010, 06:29 AM

You could certainly buy a few sets of eneloops of $199

. I might be missing something, but why do people buy ac adaptors for the k-x?

Daniel_r · 12-22-2010, 07:38 AM

I want one for taking macros, course I need a macro lens first

If you are setting up for the holidays and taking lots of pictures it could be handy.
Also for looong night time exposures anywhere an extension cord can be used...

Or am I the only one who travels that way

JeffJS · 12-22-2010, 08:03 AM

Originally posted by Daniel_r

I want one for taking macros, course I need a macro lens first

If you are setting up for the holidays and taking lots of pictures it could be handy.
Also for looong night time exposures anywhere an extension cord can be used...

Or am I the only one who travels that way

Not for nothing but, I can fill an 8Gb card several times, including using Live View, before I lose power with the batteries. I don't think the external power supplies are hot sellers. Probably why they are a bit difficult to find. As for Loooooong night time exposures, you aren't using the video screen so the batteries will last a good long time. The longest I've done, was 78 minutes and still had plenty of power to spare. That's with the (so called) crappy proprietary batteries that folks proclaim their love of AAs over. Certainly the long lasting AAs can do better than That, Right?

Daniel_r · 12-22-2010, 03:57 PM

Maybe a guy doesn't need to plan on buying one then

kxr4trids · 12-22-2010, 04:20 PM

If you're handy with a soldering iron, you could start with something like this and add either a 6v DC power supply or a lantern battery for ~ $15 all in.
https://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3657
Please note I haven't verified that the K-x uses 6vdc, that's an assumption - double check first if you go this route.

**Ex Finn.** · 12-23-2010, 06:59 AM

AC adapter is convenient for time-lapse. And it puts out the correct voltage for a given camera, without much hacking.

Brangdon · 12-23-2010, 07:52 AM

Time lapse is the reason I'd give, where you might want the camera running for hours or days, but the K-x doesn't support that.

**Ex Finn.** · 12-23-2010, 10:58 AM

Forgot about the lack of remote control jack.
One could wire up remote control F to a intervalometer.

blackjackbuddy · 12-24-2010, 09:12 PM

Thanks for all the guidance on the K-x. You have given me info. I hadn't even thought of. I'll skip the AC and stay with batteries. It seems many of you have a lot of experience with Pentax. Thank You all again. Blackjackbuddy.

12-21-2010, 07:51 PM	#1
blackjackbuddy Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 5	Pentax K-x AC Coupler HELP Just bought K-X and need D-DC84 coupler 39693 to use AC. Does anyone know where it may be purchased. Your Forum, from the little I've seen is very impressive. Hope I can contribute in the future. Old 35 man, new to DSLR, and love what I see.

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12-21-2010, 10:30 PM	#2
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Looks like Adorama has one.. 39762 Pentax AC Adapter Kit K-AC84U for the K2000 Digital SLR Camera https://www.pentaxforums.com/accessoryreviews/Pentax-K-AC84-AC-Adapter-Kit-in...nd-D-DC84.html Welcome aboard.

12-22-2010, 05:14 AM	#3
Daniel_r Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 108	To buy this in Canada is 199$??? wow. Pentax K-AC84U AC Adapter Kit for K-x (adapter & plug cord) Digital Camera Batteries 39762 - Vistek Canada Product Detail

12-22-2010, 06:29 AM	#4
Lloyd New Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 11	You could certainly buy a few sets of eneloops of $199 . I might be missing something, but why do people buy ac adaptors for the k-x?

12-22-2010, 07:38 AM	#5
Daniel_r Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 108	I want one for taking macros, course I need a macro lens first If you are setting up for the holidays and taking lots of pictures it could be handy. Also for looong night time exposures anywhere an extension cord can be used... Or am I the only one who travels that way

12-22-2010, 08:03 AM	#6
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by Daniel_r I want one for taking macros, course I need a macro lens first If you are setting up for the holidays and taking lots of pictures it could be handy. Also for looong night time exposures anywhere an extension cord can be used... Or am I the only one who travels that way Not for nothing but, I can fill an 8Gb card several times, including using Live View, before I lose power with the batteries. I don't think the external power supplies are hot sellers. Probably why they are a bit difficult to find. As for Loooooong night time exposures, you aren't using the video screen so the batteries will last a good long time. The longest I've done, was 78 minutes and still had plenty of power to spare. That's with the (so called) crappy proprietary batteries that folks proclaim their love of AAs over. Certainly the long lasting AAs can do better than That, Right?

12-22-2010, 03:57 PM	#7
Daniel_r Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 108	Maybe a guy doesn't need to plan on buying one then

12-22-2010, 04:20 PM	#8
kxr4trids Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: VA Photos: Albums Posts: 227	If you're handy with a soldering iron, you could start with something like this and add either a 6v DC power supply or a lantern battery for ~ $15 all in. https://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3657 Please note I haven't verified that the K-x uses 6vdc, that's an assumption - double check first if you go this route.

12-23-2010, 06:59 AM	#9
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	AC adapter is convenient for time-lapse. And it puts out the correct voltage for a given camera, without much hacking.

12-23-2010, 07:52 AM	#10
Brangdon Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nottingham Posts: 172	Time lapse is the reason I'd give, where you might want the camera running for hours or days, but the K-x doesn't support that.

12-23-2010, 10:58 AM	#11
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Forgot about the lack of remote control jack. One could wire up remote control F to a intervalometer.

12-24-2010, 09:12 PM	#12
blackjackbuddy Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 5 Original Poster	Thanks for all the guidance on the K-x. You have given me info. I hadn't even thought of. I'll skip the AC and stay with batteries. It seems many of you have a lot of experience with Pentax. Thank You all again. Blackjackbuddy.